What are the benefits of fitness for the elderly?

Many elderly people think that they should not exercise when they are old, and should enjoy their old age. They should not do some exercise at this time, which is also a physical exhaustion. However, they do not know that doing more exercise after getting old has many benefits for the body. In fact, many elderly people will experience various physical discomforts when they are old, but at this time they can also do more exercise to improve. So what are the benefits of fitness for the elderly?

1. Maintain normal tension in muscles throughout the body. The normal muscle tension of the human body is often in a state of slight contraction. In this state, although the muscles are working, the consumption is minimal and the amount of oxygen required is very small, so fatigue is not easy to occur. Normal muscle tension can not only promote the metabolism of tissue cells throughout the body, but also promote blood circulation. Good blood circulation can effectively supply oxygen, nutrients, hormones and other chemicals to tissue cells, and carry away various products and excretions of tissue cells, thereby keeping the tissue cells in the human body active.

2. Conducive to the function of the cardiovascular system Although the heart is the main organ for maintaining blood circulation throughout the body, it is not the only functional organ. In addition to the tension of the muscles throughout the body mentioned above, the elasticity of the aorta, the activities of the surrounding veins and their valves, and the diaphragm between the chest and abdomen also participate in the pumping and recycling of blood. This will prevent blood from stagnating and clotting in the peripheral veins, especially in the veins of the lower limbs, leading to phlebitis or more serious venous blood.

3. It has a good effect on the spirit. Regular moderate physical exercise (modest is defined as the amount of physical exercise between mild and intense but can cause fatigue) can cause mild fatigue. This can relieve nervous tension, anxiety or excessive concentration; it can make people calm down quickly to rest or take a nap.

4. Improve the function of the digestive system. Exercise can promote appetite and relieve spasms in the esophagus and stomach. On the one hand, it can avoid esophageal relaxation or gastric ulcers; on the other hand, it can also promote smooth bowel movements.

5. It can control weight. Under the premise of not forcing the amount of food, maintaining regular exercise can control weight gain or reduce weight. This is beneficial for avoiding arteriosclerotic heart disease or cerebral accidents.

These are the benefits of fitness for the elderly. The elderly should exercise more. They can usually use some elderly fitness equipment. These fitness equipment are very suitable for the elderly. If the elderly choose these machines to exercise, it is very easy and will not harm the elderly's body. The elderly can also do some jogging exercises. This exercise is an aerobic exercise and can strengthen the body if done frequently.